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Weight

14 lbs

Height

6-9 inches

Color(s)

All colors and patterns are allowable

Overview

The Pekingese is commonly referred to as "The Peke". They originated in China over 2000 years ago as a favored and revered Imperial pet. For centuries, only members of the Chinese Imperial Palace could own them. They were considered by the Chinese to be a guardian spirit because of their resemblance to Chinese lions.

Character

The Pekingese is a small, well-balanced breed. They display dignity, a haughty demeanor, and bravery befitting their Chinese origin. They are independent and fearless. The Pekingese is the ultimate aristocrat who expects and demands to be a pampered companion.

Temperament

The Pekingese is sensitive, loving, and extremely affectionate when they choose to be. They are also stubborn and opinionated. They are generally a one-person pet who is deeply devoted to their master. They make excellent watchdogs, as they will give alarm to any unusual noise. They are wary and suspicious of strangers. The Peke does best with older, well-behaved children. They typically do not get along with other pets. They may display jealousy and attempt to show dominance over their master.

Care

The Pekingese requires diligent daily brushing to prevent tangles, knots, and mats. They need to be dry shampooed regularly. Their faces and eyes must be cleaned daily with a damp, soft cloth. They do not tolerate warm or damp climates, and become over-heated or chilled quite quickly. The Peke is prone to breathing problems, eye problems, herniated disc, and dislocated kneecaps. Special care must be given to not overfeed as they gain weight easily.

Coat

The Pekingese is a double-coat breed. The outer-coat is extravagant, long, and straight flowing with profuse feathering. The under-coat is soft and plush in texture. The lavish Pekingese coat is this breeds crowning glory. They come in a wide variety of colors and markings, including parti-color. They are average shedders.

Training

The Pekingese may be difficult to train due to their stoic nature. The crate method is recommended for housebreaking. They will not respond to a harsh, loud, or overly bossy master. They respond best to gentle, consistent, and patient guidance. The Peke requires short sessions of basic obedience and socialization.

Activity

The Pekingese is able to have the majority of their exercise needs met indoors with play sessions. They benefit from, and greatly enjoy short walks a few times per day. They make excellent apartment or condominium dwellers.

Ownership

Help reduce the number of Pekingese puppies in shelters by doing your due diligence. Many puppies are often purchased with little or no knowledge of what goes into parenting one. Uneducated decisions often leave the puppy in need of adoption and in the care of rescue groups. Bringing home a puppy into your family has many benefits but we first implore you to educate yourself. An informed decision will take into account the characteristics of the breed, your lifestyle, expected veterinary care, the demands and limitations of owning one, their activity requirements and levels of companionship required.

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Anonymous asked:

11/5/2013 10:40:00 AM

11/5/2013 10:40:00 AM

How much to charge for Studding my Pekingese? Want to Stud out my Male Pekingese, just don't know how much to charge for studding him

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Anonymous

If your Pekingese is AKC registered and from a reputable, ethical breeder, you would have been provided with a 3 to 5 generation pedigree. They should have provided you show photos of the sire and dam and possibly others in his family. The pedigree can also be ordered from AKC, but the breeder should have been proud to provide it along with your guarantee and contract. Since you want to use your boy for stud services, not "studding," I would go back to the breeder for mentoring.
First, have you shown him and does he have any championship points?
How many champions are in his pedigree ? What is his breeding .... any famous dogs that have one Best in Show or a Pekingese specialty ?
How closely does he meet the Pekingese Standard? Did you get several people to evaluate him so that you breed to a female who can improve what he needs improving on in his structure ?
11/9/2013 4:32:31 AM

Anonymous

It really dosen't matter for breed unless its a pitbull but usually studding cost 100 to 500$11/11/2013 5:04:13 PM

Anonymous

We have worked under the principle to get stud service, one either agrees to pick of the litter or the average selling cost of one of the pups in that litter. If fhe sire is championship pedigree, the pups will sell for more. Run of the mill AKC pet only pedigrees can run $300 to $800 in the markets around my home.1/11/2015 6:50:55 PM

Dog's explore with their mouths. A positive reinforcement trainer would be able to help you with this behavioral problem.7/15/2014 1:33:51 PM

Anonymous asked:

1/13/2013 2:15:46 PM

1/13/2013 2:15:46 PM

Is a coat right for a Peke? And boots, are there boots that are good for a Peke? If I put a coat on my Peke, does it spoil it's ability to keep himself warm by matting down his fur? When he gets real wet is hard to get him dry. And during winter's snow, there is so many places that salt, it seems to bother his feet more than snow. Sometimes he gets little ice balls between his pads.

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Anonymous

I would not get a coat for your dog. The Pekingese's fur needs to be able to breathe or matting and other fur problems can occur. Booties would be a good thing for your dog in winter to keep his paws safe.7/15/2014 1:36:26 PM

Anonymous asked:

1/8/2013 12:29:48 AM

1/8/2013 12:29:48 AM

mrs jermaine georgiou I have Pekingese puppies that are 10 days old dont think mommy milk is filling them is there something i can give them

My 13yr old Peke's hair coming out in clumps. No fleas. Just began. This seems to have just started overnight. If I brush or pull the hair on his hind qtrs., it comes right out in clumps. His appetite is normal and mood jolly. He does not have fleas. Thank you in advance for any assistance.

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Anonymous

It could be anything from mange or an allergy. It's time for a vet visit.7/15/2014 1:37:38 PM

Anonymous asked:

12/16/2012 3:24:12 PM

12/16/2012 3:24:12 PM

Our Pek has excessive drooling as a show of anxiety or fear - is this normal

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Anonymous

If your dog has anxiety/fear, then it is time to work with a positive reinforcement trainer to help your dog calm down.7/15/2014 1:38:14 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/25/2012 12:36:49 PM

11/25/2012 12:36:49 PM

kids and pekingnese Are Pekingese good with kids?

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Anonymous

The Pekingese breed is known to be good with kids, but kids can be over-whelming, so make sure that the dog has a crate or safe space to be to get away from the kids.7/15/2014 1:39:09 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/15/2012 6:04:58 AM

11/15/2012 6:04:58 AM

Pekingese Mommy I just want to know why the mother is bleeding after her babies were born 3 weeks ago? She is bleeding from her vagina. Lot of blood loss. Please assist.

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Anonymous

GO TO THE VET! Your dog is in danger of dying!!7/15/2014 1:39:58 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/25/2012 6:29:20 AM

10/25/2012 6:29:20 AM

I have a 4 month old peke x shih tzu. I was wondering how often I can bathe him?

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Anonymous

You can bathe your dog every two weeks with a diluted shampoo, or once a month with normal dog shampoo.7/15/2014 1:40:32 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/21/2012 1:43:55 PM

10/21/2012 1:43:55 PM

I have a peke/shu, thats 14 weeks and has allergies, I am trying Claritan now just started... I have a peke/shu, thats 14 weeks and has allergies, I am trying Claritan now just started yesterday but havent noticed a difference, always breatheing out of mouth, could it be his food?

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Anonymous

Allergies for dogs can be in the air or in the food. Work with your vet to find out which type of allergy your dog has. If your dog is not getting better with Claritan, then it most likely is in the food. A grain-free, high quality dog food is the best thing to feed your dog. Some brands to look at are Acana, Origjn, Taste of the Wild, Life Mates, Now and Go!7/15/2014 1:41:34 PM

Anonymous

I am giving my 8 yr. Old Pekingese a mild laxative from the vet. His poop seems to be backing up next to his anus. The vet has dug out his poop the last 2 days and now I am giving him coke chicken. What else can we do to help with my Pekingeses constipation? 2/7/2015 9:17:22 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/5/2012 6:47:52 PM

10/5/2012 6:47:52 PM

I had my peke to the vet yesterday - she went into labor. I was concerned she was having... I had my peke to the vet yesterday - she went into labor. I was concerned she was having contractions for 12 hours. They told me she was only in the first stages on birth and her temp would drop. We are still waiting and her temp has gone up help .

My peke puppy is almost 2 months and its summer so she gets very hot, I want to know from what... My peke puppy is almost 2 months and its summer so she gets very hot, I want to know from what age can I shave her???

I have 2 male pekinese, same age . One is so jealous of the other that he wont let him eat .... I have 2 male pekinese, same age . One is so jealous of the other that he wont let him eat . What can i do? He stays traumatized and is loosing weight

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Anonymous

Feed them in seperate rooms. I have two large dogs that will kill each other at feeding time, otherwise love each other. This is the only way to feed them.9/12/2012 9:32:20 PM

Anonymous asked:

8/26/2012 10:00:47 PM

8/26/2012 10:00:47 PM

My Pekingese has a hernia that caused him to become constipated, what to do?

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Anonymous

Both my Pekingese had Hernia's when they were very young (I had females). The vet operated and all was well after that. 10/26/2012 2:19:59 PM

Anonymous asked:

8/20/2012 5:39:36 AM

8/20/2012 5:39:36 AM

My pekingese dog is nearly 3 now. For 2/3wks on his return from the groomers he is scratching... My pekingese dog is nearly 3 now. For 2/3wks on his return from the groomers he is scratching mainly on this back end a lot. I have cleaned his anal glands and have checked for flea, all ok. Any ideas??

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Anonymous

My Peke in almost 3 also. He scratches all the time so I put him on a no wheat diet and it seems to be helping. We live in California when the weather is hot and he doesn't tolerate the heat well. A few months ago I got him a steroid shot because the vet said it was probably allergies and it helped a lot for about 6 weeks. I also tried allegy pills but I didn't want to give them to him on a long term basis. They weren't very effective anyway. So, I don't really have an answer for you. 12/9/2012 8:37:09 PM

Anonymous asked:

8/2/2012 3:14:49 PM

8/2/2012 3:14:49 PM

I adopted a pekingese and when i got him he was really bad matted it was so bad i could not even... I adopted a pekingese and when i got him he was really bad matted it was so bad i could not even pet him i was able to shave his back but he will not let me shave him stomach and legs or around his butt and other parts that are really bad. what should i do ?

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Anonymous

pekingese don't like the noise - i just cut their hair 8/27/2012 4:45:59 PM

Anonymous

My pekingese is the same way. He bites at the clippers and scissors. And he is 12. But I get it done anyway. Nicely. Maybe the first couple of times you should take him to a groomer. Most local vets have one of their own. They have experience and special equipment.9/12/2012 9:35:45 PM

Anonymous asked:

7/1/2012 12:02:31 PM

7/1/2012 12:02:31 PM

My poor Pekingese, Tater, is only about 22 months old, but for at least six months of the time... My poor Pekingese, Tater, is only about 22 months old, but for at least six months of the time I've had him, he has been itching contstantly. I feel so sad for him and have tried everything I can think of, but he has been miserable. He has gotten really bad in the last 4 weeks. I have him on a Limited Ingredient Diet (Taste of the Wild), I use oatmeal shampoo, though I recently tried Life's an Itch shampoo by I Love Pet Head, and got his hair cut really short, in case it's his hair driving him crazy. I have taken him to the vet, but they can't tell me what the problem is. I hate seeing him so miserable. He has trouble sleeping because he wakes up itching and scratching. Can someone offer any advice? Is this a normal Pekingese trait?

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Anonymous

I had the same problem with my Pekingese, and was told he had Hot Spots.We just got him groomed a week ago where they cut his hair very short, but he is still scratching himself to the point of leaving scabs. I don't know what to do either :(7/11/2012 12:51:51 PM

Anonymous

Make sure the dog food your giving him is GRAIN-FREE. My Peke has the same issue, particularly with corn meal... read the contents very carefully before you buy his food. It takes a couple of weeks for his system to adjust, but it's the major cause of a dog scratching all the time (except of course for fleas).
7/15/2012 2:08:47 PM

Anonymous

My 2 9 year old pekingeses have had the same problem since birth. They both have alergies to fleas and multiple other things. I have heard that it is very common in the breed. My vet told me to give them each a benadryl in the morning and keep thier hair short. Be sure to treat them for any fleas or ticks and it should fix the problem. Good luck!
7/25/2012 10:27:47 AM

Anonymous

I have had similiar problems with the itching and hot spots...no kidding and I dont know why I tried it but an anti fungal foot cream works like a charm...no more itching and in a few days the hot spot is gone...7/27/2012 12:03:13 AM

Anonymous

I had a peke with the very same problems. My vet tested her found out she was severly allergic to fleas of all things, so cool baths and a great spot on flea treatment did the trick even a single flea was god awful for her7/29/2012 2:43:27 PM

Anonymous

I have a peke with itching problems also. We took him to the vet and they told us he's allergic to dust mites and fleas. So maybe try dusting in areas he is the most? It might not be the same as my dog but it could help. Or it could be the weather conditions. Some dogs react like people do. The itching got so bad that the vet prescribed medicine that was taken by injection, and we had to give it at home. I don't know if you've tried this, but half a pill of Benadryl, or a little of children's Benadryl might give him some relief. Best of luck with Tater!8/9/2012 1:04:22 PM

Anonymous

If there are red spots or scabs, try treating them once or twice a day with peroxide. It helps the healing of them and gives him some relief. Also itching cream that we use on us, works for them too. Apply it to the red spots, and where he itches most.8/9/2012 1:15:01 PM

Anonymous

Do you use Fabreze on your carpets? If so, this has been the cause of itching and hair loss in my friends' chihuahuas, chewing on paws till they bleed in my daughter's boxer and my pekingese. As soon as we stopped using this product, the issues disappeared.8/16/2012 3:01:22 PM

Anonymous

My peke has severe allergies to everything under the sun. He developed several staff infections due to his allergies. His allergies has been misdiagnosed at 3 different vets. We finally found a vet who specializes in allergies and got the proper allergies tests and treatment he needed. He's so much happier now.
9/20/2012 11:46:19 PM

Anonymous

My Peke has the same problem,and we tried benedryl with no luck. The vet prescribed another antihistamine, and it worked great. I think trying different antihistamines is a good idea, because each dog responds differently. Ask your vet to try some different ones...good luck!11/22/2012 9:59:06 PM

Anonymous asked:

6/14/2012 6:37:59 PM

6/14/2012 6:37:59 PM

im not sure how old our pekignese is or what type he is either. we got him when he was very tiny... im not sure how old our pekignese is or what type he is either. we got him when he was very tiny but able to eat and be on his own and we've had him for 2 years and 6 months now and his color is black with a black spots in his mouth. During the first year he was in heat and humping everything, he also had some sort of infection, his testicle was draining liquid and a little blood. ive been trying to breed him with a female pekignese but nothing happened so we were'nt sure on what happened. we really would like to breed him to have more puppies to enjoy so i hope his chance is positive to follow up on and some advice would be great, Thank You

I have a peke who is a female. She gets plenty of play time with her brother along with me when... I have a peke who is a female. She gets plenty of play time with her brother along with me when I walk or jog. She is about 1 year and two months old. I have two questions. Does me playing music in car loud or even at apt have a major impact on her? Because when I leave the apartment, I leave a calm radio station on for her to listen to, but it isn't loud. Occasionally, out of nowhere, she will be in another room and start barking and looking around, jumping, so I calm her down, then she is fine... Do you know if she just wants my attention or does me playing the music (too loud) have an affect on her, causing her to randomy bark? My mom said when she babysat that in the midde of night, she just started barking and she had to go in another room and sleep with her. Please reply. I woud greatly appreciate it... I am a good mother to her, often people say too good. She has 6 beds, along with lots of toys and she gets groomed every 2 weeks with nails painted. Thank you for your time.

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Anonymous

I will be honest with you. I know that loud music is not good around a dog, especially a puppy, but the fact that you do put on low, calm music when you are gone is great! It is common for dogs to get excited at any given time or just want to play. It is okay and do not worry. My peke does the same thing occasionally. You seem like a great mother and you obviously love her so much. Keep doing what you are and you will enjoy your dog's company. This breed of dog oves to be with its owner, aswell as having that play time together, like 20 or 30 minutes for a walk... They love being with their owner.6/17/2012 1:45:09 AM

Anonymous

It has been my experience that the music doesn't really effect them (as long as it isn't too loud, of course). But both of my boys will randomly bark and go crazy and it seems to be just a cry for attention. Pekingese are wonderful dogs but to require alot of love. Sounds like she has 1. an attachment to her mommy (not a bad thing but could be a problem when someone is babysitting) and 2. she may be a bit spoilt (again not a bad thing in my opinion).7/25/2012 10:33:14 AM

Anonymous

We have a 12 year old pekingese that has recently started doing that. And we are always in a calm home with no loud music. Sometimes he goes into the bathroom during the night and starts crying like he's being beat. We have to go in there and pick him up, and put him in our bed. He acts like he's scared of the dark. And we have a night light on in there.9/12/2012 9:42:03 PM

Anonymous asked:

6/9/2012 3:05:51 AM

6/9/2012 3:05:51 AM

Is there anything i can do if my peki is struggling to breathe? I know that they do have these... Is there anything i can do if my peki is struggling to breathe? I know that they do have these problems but i hate seeing her like this. Please help

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Anonymous

Try to hold her and calm her down. Sometimes my peke just gets over excited and needs to calm down.6/27/2012 7:17:13 PM

Anonymous

It is not when she gets excited? its everyday, and the vet keeps on telling me that they have these breathing problems. i am not too sure? 6/29/2012 5:46:04 AM

Anonymous

I speak in a very calming voice while stroking my peks neck in a downward motion. I have discovered that the breathing difficulty causes anxiety which exaserbates the breathing problem. Soothing, calming assurance works every time. :) 6/29/2012 9:12:48 PM

Anonymous

Is it kind of like she's sucking in air really fast and "choking" on it? Both my Peke and my Chihuahua do this. The vet says it could be allergies. But it occurs year round, for both of them. Mostly when they get too excited. Another explanation I found was that small breed dogs' trachea (I think) is thinner than bigger dogs'. So it can randomly collapse. It's scary to think that that is what's happening to my babies. But it usually helps to either blow a quick hard breath, right in their face. It kind of shocks them into resetting their breathing pattern. But, usually using a calm, loving voice, and slowly stroking them on the back of their head to their back and from chin to chest at the same time does the trick. We've also tried setting up a humidifier in the bedroom (they sleep with us) in the winter. That seems to help it. We're in Colorado, so maybe the dry air doesn't help.9/22/2012 6:55:24 PM

Anonymous asked:

6/6/2012 10:05:08 PM

6/6/2012 10:05:08 PM

I have a pekinese and we got him shaved 2 months ago.I wanted to know when it would grow all... I have a pekinese and we got him shaved 2 months ago.I wanted to know when it would grow all back. He is freezing here in Alaska so we need to get his hair back. Please reply. My peke is getting ready to go to our summer home in Hawii. My kids would love his fur. Please reply. TY

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Anonymous

it will grow back...I had my dog groomed every 2months7/24/2012 2:03:37 PM

Anonymous

We get our pekingese shaved at least three times during the summer so he doesn't get over heated in the summer heat. That breed will. And the older they get the harder it is on them. Just get a dog sweater or make one. I made one for ours. He loves it and will let us know when he wants it on.9/12/2012 9:44:38 PM

Anonymous asked:

6/5/2012 4:02:31 PM

6/5/2012 4:02:31 PM

Does anyone know what is the chinese name for a lion...it has to do with my pekingese

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Anonymous

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Anonymous asked:

5/29/2012 9:23:35 AM

5/29/2012 9:23:35 AM

My 9 month old male pekingese mated with my 2 year old female chihuhua who is smaller than the... My 9 month old male pekingese mated with my 2 year old female chihuhua who is smaller than the peke. If she is pregnant can she have the baby or will she or the babies die?

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Anonymous

I would ask your vet. There have been small dogs bred to large dogs and they come out ok. But it depends on what breeds they are. Pekingese have large heads.9/12/2012 9:51:41 PM

Anonymous asked:

5/16/2012 2:24:48 PM

5/16/2012 2:24:48 PM

How many times a day should I feed my PEKE?

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Anonymous

Twice a day with all dogs 6/6/2012 10:05:59 PM

Anonymous asked:

5/14/2012 6:19:03 PM

5/14/2012 6:19:03 PM

what age can a pekignese have puppies

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Anonymous

Some pekingese come in heat when they are 6 months. But don't breed them that young. They make better mothers when they are older. Wait till the 1st or 2nd heat after they turn one.9/12/2012 9:53:00 PM

Anonymous asked:

4/28/2012 9:21:31 PM

4/28/2012 9:21:31 PM

Why would tail hair fall off a Pekingese dog?

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Anonymous

She is sick or she is old6/6/2012 10:06:37 PM

Anonymous asked:

4/10/2012 11:59:46 AM

4/10/2012 11:59:46 AM

my peke, exceptional dog, scoots her bottom around on the carpet; why?

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Anonymous

she has an itch maybe there no need to get all excited. or maybe she needs to be trimmed a little down there?4/17/2012 10:27:13 AM

Anonymous

That means she needs her anal sacks emptied. It happens to all dogs occasionally. Normally it drains by itself, but can become clogged. You have to take her to a vet to do it, and if you don't it can get infected and really hurt your dog. Call your vet and they'll tell you how much it costs. My SIL who's a vet does it for my Peke, so I'm not sure of the price. And BTW, the other answer was nonsense. HTH4/18/2012 10:42:11 PM

Anonymous

Your peke might possibly have parasites down there, but there's no certain of that. Whatever it is, going to the vet always helps. 4/27/2012 9:20:01 PM

Anonymous

Hate to go against anyone who has a vet in the family....however....my Peke has done this consistently, off and on, in all of her 16 years. We have had her glands done many times. However, she can start the scooting all over again a week later....with CLEAN GLANDS! There has never been any common denominator......and we have always kept her extermely. And jsyk....she's been healthy all of her long life.....5/11/2012 6:20:34 PM

Anonymous asked:

3/25/2012 11:28:02 AM

3/25/2012 11:28:02 AM

How long does a Peke female stay in heat and how often do they come on heat?

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Anonymous

I would read up on line. Pekingese would just the same as any breed would9/12/2012 9:54:14 PM

Anonymous asked:

3/18/2012 1:00:06 PM

3/18/2012 1:00:06 PM

What are things you should know before you buy a pekingese?

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Anonymous

pekingese are wonderful pets; we kept ours in the laundry room (vinyl flooring)and used a baby gate to keep her in there while potty training and when we were not at home.that way she could see us - use the puppy pads and scold them when they have accidents; they are very smart and learn quickly.very loving.4/10/2012 2:25:29 PM

Anonymous

Pekingese have the longest hair. They have breathing problems like pugs unless they are a x. They are amazing pets. You would really have fun with this dog. Feed your pekingese 2 times a day.Groom atleast 1 hour a week unless they are shaved. TAKE MY ADVICE TY 6/6/2012 10:12:29 PM

Anonymous asked:

3/17/2012 12:22:27 PM

3/17/2012 12:22:27 PM

How old does a male pekingese have to be to produce puppies? or how young can he be? as i have... How old does a male pekingese have to be to produce puppies? or how young can he be? as i have a 9month old male.

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Anonymous

We have a peke boy that got our peke girl pregnant at 9 months. He was 11 months when the babies were born. He's a champ.4/1/2012 11:10:36 PM

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